


The reports of doxxing and death threats, if true, are certainly disturbing. The post ends with " At the end of the day this is a video game and this level of vitriol is unwarranted." The Reddit post itself, created by moderator -343-Guilty-Spark-, cites doxxing and death threats as reasons for the shutdown. Gaming content creator Skill Up recently shared a screenshot of the shutdown post on Twitter, commenting that he hopes 343 can turn the situation around. The controversial Battle Pass and progression system continue to stoke fervent and, at times, toxic discussion, resulting in a temporary shutdown of the Halo subreddit. Related: Halo Infinite Confirms Covenant Aliens Smell Bad Since players currently have no control over what game mode they are placed in, this model has led to issues like empty Halo Infinite matches as gamers shuffle through the playlist in an effort to earn XP.

Not everything has been perfect in this multiplayer mode, however, as many players have been feeling frustrated with how progression has been implemented rather than leveling up via in-game performance like most competitive shooters, Halo Infinite requires players to complete randomized daily challenges tied to certain game modes and strategies. In the weeks following its rollout, the mode has been praised as a return to form for the revered sci-fi franchise, featuring gunplay and physics systems that have been polished to a sheen befitting of the Halo legacy. Halo Infinite's multiplayer surprised fans when it launched unexpectedly this November.
